California Dreaming: Real Life Stories of Brits in LA
Summary
Experience the inspirational stories of Brits who have crossed the pond to
live the California Dream. This richly-illustrated coffee table volume features
the stories and portraits of an eclectic mixture of British people from all
walks of life who have followed their aspirations and hopes to the City of
Angels. From actors to acrobats, butlers to boxers, the stories of those who
left home for the adventure of Los Angeles will inspire, entertain, and move
you.
To continue this labour of love, we simply need to cover the print costs for
this limited first edition. Approximately ninety-six pages of stunning portraits
and fascinating stories published on luxurious stock, California Dreaming will
be a magnificent conversation piece for any home.
The subjects of California Dreaming are as diverse and surprising as Los
Angeles itself. They
include Nigel Lythgoe (producer of American Idol and executive producer/judge
for So You Think You Can Dance), Zandra Rhodes (acclaimed fashion designer for
Diana, Princess of Wales and Freddie Mercury, amongst others), Lucy Davis
(actress in The Office and Ugly Betty), the Atherton twins (Cirque Du Soleil
acrobats), Ioan Gruffudd (actor in Titanic, Black Hawk Down, Fantastic Four),
Audley Harrison (Olympic boxer), Alan Selka (celebrity butler to producer
Robert Evans) and Steve Sidelnyk (drummer for Madonna, Tina Turner, and many
others).
Become a part of the California Dream. Contributors will be rewarded
for their support from the many offers available. Receive a signed copy
of this first edition, a featured
print, or your very own portrait shoot.
Please note: Prices for the book are discounted during the campaign.
Please add $10 postage and packing for USA and $20 for outside the USA. Thank you!
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Background
The photographer is living her own
California Dream, and the subjects of her work were the inspiration for this
project. Combining her passion for photography with her curiosity about what brought her fellow Brits to Los Angeles. After exhibiting in venues such as the Royal Academy of Arts in London,
Dawn Bowery was drawn to the creative spirit and opportunity that Southern California
has to offer. Her work has been exhibited at the Los Angeles Art Association and the California
Open Exhibition. Her fine art photography is in private art collections around
the world.
For more information visit: www.britsinlabook.com and "like" my Facebook page
Press
BBC America: Mind the Gap, article by James Bartlett
The Huffington Post, article by Larry Jaffee
The British Weekly, interview by Craig Young and Eileen Lee
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